Preview: Parma vs Udinese – prediction, team news, lineups

aim to win continuously serie a For the first time in five years, Parma will host Udinese on Saturday afternoon.

While the Gialloblu ended a six-match winless streak last time out, their visitors were soundly beaten by Bologna.

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match preview

After suffering their worst start to a top-flight campaign since 2014, Parma have recently shown signs of life by picking up four points from their last two fixtures.

After fighting valiantly for a 2-2 draw with AC Milan before the international break, Carlos Cuesta’s side moved into an improved position at the Stadio Bentegodi last weekend when they beat fellow strugglers Hellas Verona.

taking them to 15th place serie a After 12 matches, the Gialloblu had struck once in each half, with top scorer Matteo Pellegrino netting twice.

It was Parma’s first success since September, and after scoring only three goals in the first eight matchdays, they have now scored six in the last four.

The Emilian club have not gone without losing three consecutive Serie A games this season, but Saturday’s win would achieve that feat – and secure consecutive top-tier wins for the first time since 2020.

Not only did Udinese beat Parma in both meetings last season, but – historically speaking – they are also the Bianconeri’s favorite rivals.

Udinese have a record number of Serie A wins (21) and goals (74) against an opponent this week against the hosts, following a 3-2 win at the Stadio Tardini last term.

However, the Friuli club come off the back of a disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Bologna in the latest competition, leaving them 10th in the table.

Kosta Runjic has now seen his team score 20 league goals – which shows Division’s second-worst defensive record – The German coach will therefore be keen to improve his weak back line as soon as possible.

Furthermore, Udinese failed to score an own goal for 230 minutes: Nicolo Zaniolo’s first-half strike against Atalanta BC on the first day of November remains their most recent goal.

Parma Serie A form:

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Udinese Serie A form:

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team news

Parma will again be without first-choice goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, along with injured defensive pair Alessandro Circati and Abdoulaye Ndiaye – the latter could be sidelined until February with a hand injury.

In Suzuki’s absence, Cuesta called on reserve stopper Edoardo Corvi last week; However, the highly experienced Vicente Guaita has joined on a free transfer and could make his first start.

Usually supported by Patrick Cutrone, Pellegrino found the net twice against Verona, meaning he has scored eight of his 10 goals for the club through braces.

Meanwhile, Udinese boss Rungic has an almost fully fit squad: Danish defender Thomas Christensen recently resumed team training but is not yet ready to return.

In attack, Keenan Davis, Adam Buksa and Wakoun Bayo are all vying to join Zaniolo, who received some public criticism from his coach last weekend.

Parma probable starting lineup:

Guita; Delprato, Troilo, Valenti; Britsgi, Bernabe, Keita, Sorensen, Valerie; Cutrone, Pellegrino

Udinese probable starting lineup:

Okoye; Bertola, Kabasele, Soulet; Zanolli, Ekkelenkamp, ​​Carlstrom, Atta, Zemura; Zaniolo, Davis

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We say: Parma 2-2 Udinese

The momentum is in Parma’s favor – as well as home advantage – but Udinese can certainly avoid three consecutive defeats.

The Bianconeri are at least one point away and can get it against their favorite opponents.

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